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15 Supernatural Legends and Myths Unique To U.S. States

9. The Black-Eyed Children (Oregon)

9. The Black-Eyed Children (Oregon)
Pale, black-eyed youths haunting urban legends, seeking entry and fueling contemporary folklore discussions.

The Black-Eyed Children are a modern urban legend describing pale youths with entirely black eyes who appear at night, seeking entry into homes or vehicles. The legend originated in 1996 when Brian Bethel recounted an encounter in Abilene, Texas, and mentioned a similar incident in Portland, Oregon. These tales have since become a fixture in contemporary folklore, inspiring numerous accounts and discussions (knowyourmeme.com).

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